Gem Song scratched from G2 Hobartville Stakes

The Autumn Sun's first-up assignment in the Group Two Hobartville Stakes (1400m) has been made easier with the scratching of Gem Song from the race.

Gem Song was installed as the $6 second favourite after final fields were declared on Wednesday, with the Kris Lees-trained colt having resumed with a win a fortnight back in the Group Three Eskimo Prince Stakes.

That leaves the The Autumn Sun, who is the hot favourite for the race at $1.60 (BetEasy), with just the seven rivals.